CheltGirl

You've had Friday, Saturday and Sunday now - where's this deer??

It may be worth pointing out to anyone who has not received their calendar yet that the envelope with board back is quite large - larger than the calendar. The width is more than Bryan's guess of 12 inches, it's 13 inches (33cms), which is wider than most people's letterbox. I had mine delivered to work as my letterbox is only a 10 inch slot and I didn't want the postman to bend it to get it through. Last year they left it on the step in a light shower. If any not delivered, worth ringing sorting office to see if they are holding it there. There is a return address on the rear, so Bryan might get one or two returned if not claimed

... and you were so excited, you just had to rip the packaging off judging by that photo

I think if most people stop and think about it, they would realise that the calendar is very time-consuming. A few general thoughts from me... Although I am not involved in it (apart from providing probably around 25 photos of between 1 - 6MB), anyone who is artistic will know that it's not a question of arranging a few photos on a page and then printing that page. There is a lot of preparation of the image in terms of cropping, looking at how the page balances out in terms of shape, colour and the overall impression. Even if a photo meets the criteria of clarity and the MB range, the crux of the matter would be the composition of everything in the photo, the lighting, extraneous 'bits' in view that detract rather than add to the overall impression. My Gen 5 friends on our Wales driving days are used to me asking them (nicely!) to get out of the way before I press the shutter . If I'm intending to take a photo of my car, I drive out to places where I know the backdrop will enhance the shot - rather than take 'snaps'. The main photo for each month in the calendar is brilliant and gives an indication of what to aim for. I can fully appreciate the disappointment of anyone not getting their photos into the calendar. May I suggest that this thread is moved into Members' Area Club Chat now for any further comment. Perhaps put a new basic thread to state what the Calendar is, how it came about, cost and link to buy in the shop in General Celica for non-members to see.

Got mine on Saturday - thank you guys!

Ordered mine too! Christmas present to myself

Looks lovely! When the orders go live in the club shop, would it be an idea to also put a banner at the top of the home page to advertise it? People could then click on it and be taken straight to the item in the shop to order. I'm mindful that some people just don't know where to find the shop! Might get more sales which would be brilliant

Another parcel has now arrived - dizzy cap, rotor arm and ignition coil to go with the HT leads. Can't wait to get them all fitted now!

My 25 yr old HT lead finally sheared off beyond repair and the car came to an unexpected halt. Today my replacement Magnecor competition leads arrived! Great service from Magnecor, even though ordered from a third party (DC Performance) on Monday evening, made at Magnecor yesterday, with me today (Wed). Even a little note inside to say my leads were handmade by Carol

You're more likely than some of us to get lots of the white stuff!

Another day, another photo!

Just back from Australia, so will do my best to sort some in next few days, if that's not too late.

Are you going to accept someone driving to their local dealership and parking next to something, or does it have to be something spotted parked up somewhere? Just thinking ahead to likely scenarios

Aren't all our cars 'super'? You might have to compile yourself a list of cars you consider to be supercars. Presumably Porsches, for instance, won't count uness it is a GT3 etc etc. So are we looking for Lambos and Ferraris?

Lots of agricultural buildings in the countryside can look abandoned and rusty corrugated iron! You may have to take a judgement on this one when you see the evidence [emoji2] Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

That's will count too - he didn't say it had to be living and standing on its own two feet [emoji23] Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

I think this may run for a while - I can't recollect ever seeing a bird standing on a slippery car surface . I suppose it is more likely on a vert top!

I think that would be a good solution - seeing as he spotted the last winner is now lapsed and not responding. Here's your big chance, make it good (but not too difficult!)

We're all waiting for you to set the next challenge - it's been 7 months - you must have thought of something by now

Our fat-bottomed babies! Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

Out for a run in the Cotswolds today.

Ah, the Ponderosa! The Gen 5 Wales crew know that well . Had a good driving day? Did you make it to the Evo Triangle too?

No-one found a split screen VW Camper yet to meet this challenge??

I like the idea of a meet with Helen as guest of honour. I am mindful of how dedicated and resilient both Dean and Helen were in coming to three Prescott Meets, the latter two at personal cost to them. The second was after Dean's operation and initial treatment, and poor Helen had endured several operations after the car accident and was only able to eat liquidised food through a wired-up jaw with numerous metal plates. Now that is real committment to attending a Meet. Dean was so looking forward to lasting long enough to attend the 2017 Prescott Meet, but sadly it was not to be. Helen and her daughter attended in his honour in his cherished Gen 7. I think it would be fitting to have some kind of annual award that would be a lasting memory in his name too, so we have something tangible. For those who are not familiar with the Dean and Helen thread, here's a link to the thread in the Members Area http://www.celica-club.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/178953-back-in-hospital-dean-n-helens-thread-sad-update-pg-38/&sortby=date